In this article we will formulate a Columbus Blue Jackets vs Vegas Golden Knights betting prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, March 23rd at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:
- The Blue Jackets recent form and recent player performance
- The Golden Knights recent form and recent play performance
- Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Columbus
- Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Vegas
- Recent betting trends in games played between Columbus and Vegas
- A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between Columbus and Vegas
Blue Jackets Preview
The Columbus Blue Jackets are 23-35-12 this year after they lost to Colorado by a score of 6-1 in their last game. Columbus led 1-0 early in the first period, but they allowed the last six goals in the game for the loss. The Blue Jackets were out shot by a total of 51-24 and did not get a power play in the game. Columbus has lost six of their last seven games, with the lone win coming against San Jose by a score of 4-2. The Blue Jackets are scoring 2.90 goals per game and they are allowing 3.59 goals against per game, while going 14.4% on the power play and 77.2% on the penalty kill. Johnny Gaudreau has led Columbus with 11 goals, 40 assists, and 135 shots on goal. The projected starting goalie for Columbus is Daniil Tarasov, who is 7-9-3 this year with a 3.20 goals against average and a .904 save percentage.
Golden Knights Preview
The Vegas Golden Knights are 37-25-7 this season after they defeated the Kraken by a score of 3-1 in their last game. Vegas was tied at one late in the third period, but they scored two goals in the final 80 seconds for the win. The Golden Knights out shot Seattle by a total of 37-22 and went 1-5 on the power play in the game. Vegas lost to Tampa Bay by a score of 5-3 in the game prior to Seattle, but did beat the Devils before that. The Golden Knights are scoring 3.16 goals per game and they are allowing 2.96 goals against per game, while going 18.7% on the power play and 80.4% on the penalty kill. Jonathan Marchessault has led Vegas with 38 goals, 22 assists, and 230 shots on goal. The projected starting goalie for Vegas is Adin Hill, who is 17-10-2 this season with a 2.65 goals against average and a .914 save percentage.
Vegas Golden Knights Team Facts
- The Golden Knights have lost each of their last five games as home favorites following a win.
- The Golden Knights have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last 12 games as favorites following a win.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Golden Knights’ last 13 home games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The home team has won the second period in each of the last five games between the Blue Jackets and Golden Knights.
Columbus Blue Jackets Team Facts
- The Blue Jackets have won each of their last three games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Blue Jackets have covered the puck line in eight of their last nine games as underdogs against the Golden Knights.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Blue Jackets’ last eight games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
- The favorites have won the second period in each of the Blue Jackets’ last four games.
Blue Jackets vs Golden Knights Betting Prediction
Vegas comes into this game after alternating wins and losses over their last five games, but they have been playing much better than they were in the previous five games. Columbus has lost six of their last seven games, losing by at least three goals in three of them. The Blue Jackets will also be on a back to back, after getting shelled by Colorado on Friday. Columbus did win the first meeting between these teams by a score of 6-3, but I think Vegas will get their revenge here. The Golden Knights are the much better defensive team and I expect another multi-goal loss for the Blue Jackets. Take Vegas -1.5 here.